Glue ear

[helsbels03]

anyone else dc got glue ear-it is usually a winter thing. It is making dd age 4 very grumpy and short tempered.does anyone have any ideas to help her.

DD1 had glue ear. All year round. Then DS got other sinus/ear/throat problems so they both had more tests. They both have a dust mite allergy and the following things help;

• Anti allergy mattress protector.
• Washing bedding at 60 degrees plus.
• Hoovering daily (wood floors would be better but we rent so not possible)

What is she having in terms of referral/treatment? DD changed literally overnight when she had her grommits. From a whingey bag of grumpiness to a happy little charmer. It's such a short, strightforwarrd op, I'd push and push for it if I were you.

HTH

I have glue ear. Clearing out from the nasal end helps, nasal sprays to clear tubes.
I'm much More sympathetic to dd2now when she has it.

have you got appt at the hosp??

I agree DS changed overnight once he had the grommets in (just over a yr ago and they are still in place, had check up last wk)

Washing bed clothes as we speak. We have dr appoint this morning so shall ask again about grommits..

Thank you for your advice

How did you get on at the drs?

Sorry for late reply, she said there was nothing they could do except bring her back if no better next week. But I guess at least it's on her record now. We will keep going back again, and again!!

If it's only for this week or so then I doubt they'll look at grommets. Ds has had ear infections, and glue ear constantly when he doesn't have grommets in, he's on the second set age 4. Grommets make a huge difference to him in reducing the infections (and burst ear drums) down to almost nothing as well as giving him normal (just) hearing. Even then I had to get the consultant to look at him again to get the second set of grommets.
If you think she's generally/frequently got it then start by requesting a hearing appointment with ENT. When you're there you can ask about grommets.